MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James Quinn and Judy Congdon, who are counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: James Quinn, Judy Congdon
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of November 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 7, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the executive session minutes of November 7, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the public session minutes of November 15, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 15, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a minimum residential factor of 0.87845 which will result in a residential tax rate of $14.60 residential and $28.88 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.87845 which will result in a residential tax rate of $14.60 residential and $28.88 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $1,435,196.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.87845 which will result in a residential tax rate of $14.60 residential and $28.88 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $1,435,196.00..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Approve an application from 99 West, LLC for a Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for a Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for a Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Natasha Marcuard for a birthday party to be held on January 7, 2023 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Natasha Marcuard for a birthday party to be held on January 7, 2023 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Natasha Marcuard for a birthday party to be held on January 7, 2023 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve a transfer of ownership for Off the Rail Nutrition to Prosperity Nutrition, owner Isaac Knight, located at 25 South Street, Unit 3
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a transfer of ownership for Off the Rail Nutrition to Prosperity Nutrition, owner Isaac Knight, located at 25 South Street, Unit 3.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a transfer of ownership for Off the Rail Nutrition to Prosperity Nutrition, owner Isaac Knight, located at 25 South Street, Unit 3..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve all 2023 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2022-2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2022-2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2022-2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve George Ostertag as part-time bus driver for the Senior Center, effective December 6, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve George Ostertag as part-time bus driver for the Senior Center, effective December 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve George Ostertag as part-time bus driver for the Senior Center, effective December 6, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Michael Tavares as Janitor at a W-1, Step 1, effective, December 6, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Tavares as Janitor at a W-1, Step 1, effective, December 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Tavares as Janitor at a W-1, Step 1, effective, December 6, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the transfer of Michael Fossile from W-2 Laborer/Truck Driver, Step 2 to a W-1, Step 2 position, effective December 6, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-3 to approve the transfer of Michael Fossile from W-2 Laborer/Truck Driver, Step 2 to a W-1, Step 2 position, effective December 6, 2022.
The minutes say the Board “voted 3-3 to approve” the transfer, but only three members were at the meeting, so the count cannot be right. Showing the result only, as approved; we will ask the town to correct it.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-3 to approve the transfer of Michael Fossile from W-2 Laborer/Truck Driver, Step 2 to a W-1, Step 2 position, effective December 6, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Contracts
Award a contract for body-worn cameras, tasers, and related equipment to Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $65,136.14
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to award a contract for body-worn cameras, tasers, and related equipment to Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $65,136.14.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to award a contract for body-worn cameras, tasers, and related equipment to Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $65,136.14..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Cultural Council for Hudson Cultural Councils FY2023 allocation in the amount of $12,900.00
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Cultural Council for Hudson Cultural Councils FY2023 allocation in the amount of $12,900.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Cultural Council for Hudson Cultural Councils FY2023 allocation in the amount of $12,900.00..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2022-2023 winter season
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2022-2023 winter season.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2022-2023 winter season..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $110,000 for the engineering services for the Brigham Street culvert replacement feasibility study
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $110,000 for the engineering services for the Brigham Street culvert replacement feasibility study.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $110,000 for the engineering services for the Brigham Street culvert replacement feasibility study..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Daniel O'Connell's Sons, Inc. in the amount of $17,954,599.00 for the waste water treatment plant phase 2 upgrades as well as all related...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Daniel O'Connell's Sons, Inc. in the amount of $17,954,599.00 for the waste water treatment plant phase 2 upgrades as well as all related documents associated with the upgrade.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Daniel O'Connell's Sons, Inc. in the amount of $17,954,599.00 for the waste water treatment plant phase 2 upgrades as well as all related documents associated with the upgrade..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
General
Approve the Police Chief to apply for the FY23 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant of which Hudson is eligible for $67,385.000
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Police Chief to apply for the FY23 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant of which Hudson is eligible for $67,385.000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Police Chief to apply for the FY23 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant of which Hudson is eligible for $67,385.000..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign and act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign and act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Applicant such loan(s) for construction or planning of Water Pollution Abatement Projects as may be made available to the Applicant pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. c.21, section 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and the Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. c.29) for the Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign and act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Applicant such loan(s) for construction or planning of Water Pollution Abatement Projects as may be made available to the Applicant pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. c.21, section 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and the Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. c.29) for the Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Reduce the ARPA funding for the Main Street/Houghton Street bridge project by $110,000 in order to fund the Brigham Street culvert feasibility study
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to reduce the ARPA funding for the Main Street/Houghton Street bridge project by $110,000 in order to fund the Brigham Street culvert feasibility study.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to reduce the ARPA funding for the Main Street/Houghton Street bridge project by $110,000 in order to fund the Brigham Street culvert feasibility study..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign off on the required paperwork for the $300,000 Lead and Copper Rules and Revisions
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign off on the required paperwork for the $300,000 Lead and Copper Rules and Revisions.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign off on the required paperwork for the $300,000 Lead and Copper Rules and Revisions..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of December 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 5, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea)
From the Hudson Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Community Advocate — Michele Tousignant Dufour (Paul Hopkins, August 2026), Lauren DuBreuil and Patrick Thayer (candidate photos, May 2025), Steven Sharek and Diane Bemis (candidate photos, May 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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